As the elliptical wings rose into the blue, marking 90 years to the hour since the first flight of the aeroplane that saved Britain, even the jaded old suits waiting for their aerial commute home ...

A tribute flypast and new plaques are planned for the Supermarine Spitfire's anniversary.

The reverberation of that maiden flight can still be felt in the streets of Southampton today, especially today, on this landmark 90th anniversary.

A series of commemorative flights will take place across the UK to mark 90 years since the first flight of the Supermarine Spitfire.

The iconic Spitfire marks the 90th anniversary of its first flight today (March 5).